Natural 3.33 Ct Crystal Australian Opal Carved Opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and selected it to be carved into a flower.
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Crystal, Opal
Natural 3.33 Ct Crystal Australian Opal Carved Opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and selected it to be carved into a flower.
Crystal, Opal
Natural 7.61 Ct Australian carved flower opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and selected it to be carved into a flower.
Opal
Natural 4.37 Ct Australian ocean-coloured boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a balanced shape.
Opal
Natural 12.61 Ct Australian green-blue black boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a classic rectangle shape.
Opal, Black Opal
Natural 4.15 Ct Australian pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a free-form shape.
Opal
Natural 5.24 Ct Australian pink boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a free-form shape.
Opal
Natural 8.68 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a classic oval shape.
Opal
Natural 9.35 Ct Carved Crystal Australian Opal Scarab mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and selected it to be carved into a scarab.
Crystal, Opal
Natural 5.89 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a classic oval shape.
Opal, Black Opal
Natural 20.94 Ct Australian rainbow boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a lovely balanced shape.
Opal
Natural 4.38 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a square shape.
Opal
Natural 12.54 Ct Australian heart boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into an large heart shape.
Opal
Natural 4.14 Ct Australian heart boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into an heart shape.
Opal
Natural 20.39 Ct Australian kite-shaped boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a kite-shape.
Opal, Black Opal
Natural 3.53 Australian pink and green boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a free-form shape.
Opal
Natural 11.52 Ct Australian rainbow boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a classic oval shape.
Opal
Natural 23.20 Ct large teardrop boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into an large teardrop shape.
Opal
Natural 9.59 Ct rainbow Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a free-form shape.
Opal
Natural 8.30 Ct Australian pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a hexagon shape (her favourite).
Opal
Natural 2.75 Ct Australian green and pink black boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a triangle shape with rounded corners.
Opal, Black Opal
Natural 9.42 Ct Australian light pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into an elongated teardrop shape.
Opal
Natural 7.66 Ct Australian green and pink boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a free-form shape.
Opal
Dalben Rough Amber and Australian Opal Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design necklace composed of rough baltic amber big bead , blue-grey Australian opals bead , and a 18 k rose gold clasp.
Amber, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Boulder Opal Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of ...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bright Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bright Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opa...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, i...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Australian Boulder Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Boulder Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of the...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Oval Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one o...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bright Australian Boulder Opal Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bright Australian Boulder Opal Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Rainbow Bunny Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Adorable Rainbow Bunny Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen ...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones,...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
$1,006Sale Price|20% Off
Super Adorable Handcarved Penguin Egg Fire Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Super Adorable Handcarved Penguin Mexican Egg Fire Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the q...
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$862Sale Price|20% Off
Cute Handcarved Mexican Fire Opal Octopus Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cute Handcarved Mexican Fire Opal Octopus Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gem...
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Little Devil - Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Little Devil - Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gems...
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.14ct Glowing Fire Opal with Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Glowing Fire Opal with Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of Two Rough Australian Opal Painting Ornamental Display Accessories
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of two ornamental desk accessories features hand painted scenes set against the colorful backdrop of natural Australian Opal! The larger piece is a rich coffee color, with t...
Opal
Vintage Natural Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Freeform Rough Cut Bead
Located in Torrance, CA
Natural opals are rough cut with a polished exterior surface.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rough Morganite Pink Opal Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind dangle earrings of rough pink morganites and cabochon pink opal drops with natural black matrix, accented by white diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yello...
BUNDA 24.21ct Boulder Opal in silver
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Couture' Boulder Opal pendant in sterling silver, featuring an Australian boulder opal, predominately blue, red and brown in colour. The Queensland Boulder opal weighs 24.2...
Opal, Silver
20K Yellow Gold Bracelet with 76.96 Carat Rough-Cut Carved Labradorite
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity 20 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet with Carved Labradorite, Diamonds, Sapphire, and Opals. This One-Of-A-Kind Piece Contains 76.96 Carat Carved Labradorite, 1.88 Carat Diamonds, ...
Diamond, Labradorite, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$952 / item
Alex Jona Free-Form Opal Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection Opal necklace with a brushed sterling silver clasp. Each bead is polished in its natural shape.Total length 19.29"-49cm. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not ...
Opal, Sterling Silver
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Monies Unique Pearl and Pink Opal Earrings
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Clip earrings with pink opal top stone , baroque pearls threaded through white stitched leather.
Opal
Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
Chic Doublet Opal Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold Unveil your inner glow with this captivating opal pendant, hand-crafted in rich 14K yellow gold. Featuring a natural-shaped doublet opal ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 3,4 carat bezel-set lovely Australian Lightning Ridge Opal . The stone colors looks like a Sardinia bay sea ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Boulder Freeform Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 12.0 Grams Chain Length: 16" Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Boulder Freeform Black Opal Pendant and Bail M...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold matte finishing earrings with two bezel-set deep blue - green Australian boulder opal weight 7,85 carats . The australian boulder opals have an intense ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
77.80 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 77.80 Carat Australian Boulder Opal and 0.82 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibitin...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing necklace with a bezel-set deep blue Australian Boulder Opal weight 4,29 carat. pendant dimension : max width 12 mm hei...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
4.96 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 4.96 Carat, Natural, Australian Boulder Opal and 0.12 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Dalben Rectangular Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 2,97 carat bezel-set rectangular green- pink Australian Boulder Opal . The opal changes colors from pink and green with diffe...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modernist Opal and Gold Pendant Necklace by Othmar Zschaler
By Othmar Zschaler
Located in Litchfield, CT
Combining a spectacular fantasy flow of opal (natural opal) with an abstract cubist gold landscape, the massive stone is the ocean in a cubist shoreline, a rough landscape of gold th...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Fish Shape Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold matte finishing stud earrings with two fish shape Australian Boulder opals weight 2,15 carats . opal fish dimension: 14,3x9,9 mm 13,1x8,4 mm You can als...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Carved Boulder Opal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a deeply carved boulder opal to depict a face topped by a bow Matrix is reddish brown in color with areas of strong spectral play-of-color throughout Tested as 14 karat g...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,000 / set
Luna Felix Gold and Conk Wood Opal Earrings
By Luna Felix
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning and unusual earrings by American designer, Luna Felix. The stones are conk wood which is an opal formed in ancient wood cavities. The only place in the world in which they ...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
11.69 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 11.96 Carat, Natural, Australian Boulder Opal and 0.46 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are kn...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal and Rose Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold matte finishing necklace with a bezel-set pink-green Australian Boulder Opals total weight 21,4 carat. pendant dimension : max width 18,3...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rough Opal Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Rocaille Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
Custom Made One of a kind ring by Les Pierres de Julie. Ring set with rough Ethiopian opal, three brilliant-cut diamonds and one baguette-cut diamond. 18-carat frosted yellow gold,...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chrysalis Necklace (Opal, KA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace made in oxidized sterling silver and a slab of rough opal. It comes on 74 cm sterling silver chain.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Disk Necklace (35mm, Opal, PA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace in the shape of disk made in polished sterling silver and a slab of rough opal. It comes on 74 cm sterling silver chain.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Disk Necklace (35mm, Opal, KA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace in the disk shape made in oxidized sterling silver and a slab of rough opal. The Disc family is essentially an Amulet, and they centralize focus onto the material.
Opal, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Rough White Opal bold necklace with a Vintage cameo.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite necklace featuring white rough opal and faceted black agate, elegantly adorned with a vintage Italian cameo.
Agate, Opal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 2.37 in W 1.58 in Dm 0.2 in L 29.14 in
Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace (Small, Opal, PA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Jazz's Heart Necklace in polished sterling silver and a slab of rough opal. This series is based on a heart that Jazz, Evan’s daughter, drew directly on his chest when she was five y...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Chrysalis Necklace (Opal, PA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace in polished sterling silver and a rough of opal. It comes on 74 cm sterling silver chain.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Disk Necklace (Opal, 35mm, PA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace in the shape of disk made in polished sterling silver and a rough of opal. It comes on 74 cm sterling silver chain.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Disk Necklace (45mm, Opal, MA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Disk necklace in matte sterling silver and a rough of opal. It comes on a 74cm chain. Each piece is unique and this is what makes it special.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Disk Necklace (Opal, 45mm, KA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Disk necklace in black sterling and a rough of opal. Black Sterling is a surface oxidation of sterling silver.
Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 1.97 in W 1.58 in Dm 0.2 in L 29.14 in
Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace (Little, Opal, DA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace made from dirty sterling silver and opal. This series is based on a heart that Jazz, Evan’s daughter, drew directly on his chest when she was five years o...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Opal Doublet Set in 18kt Gold Link Bracelet
By Sophie Theakston
Located in London, GB
Irregular shaped opal doublets generously set and linked together with 18kt gold and with a handmade clasp Symbolism: Opal, and their iridescent display of fire, are believed to spa...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Boulder Opal Ring with 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Günther Weinz
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Boulder Opal Ring with 18 Carat Yellow Gold is totally handmade and cut of one extraordinary piece. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. Finding a suitable ni...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Statement Boulder Opal Ring with 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Günther Weinz
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Boulder Opal Ring with 18 Carat Yellow Gold is totally handmade and cut of one extraordinary piece. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. Finding a suitable ni...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 2.89 in D 0.47 in L 1.75 in
Matsuzaki Platinum 18K Gold Foliage Boulder Opal Sapphire Garnet Diamond Brooch
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
[LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER : Opal Collection] The list price includes the Japanese Sales Tax. All buyers outside of Japan will receive -10% tax exemption from the list price. Please in...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 1.39 in D 0.51 in L 1.78 in
Matsuzaki 18 Karat Gold Drapery Foliage Fire Opal Sapphire Garnet Brooch Pendant
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
This combination of drapery and foliage is uniquely expressed by his original wax carving technique, which is as delicate as sculptures, and brings out the elegant harmony of metals ...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 1.95 in D 0.52 in L 2.79 in
Matsuzaki Platinum 18K Gold Foliage Boulder Opal Pearl Paraiba Brooch Pendant
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
[LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER : Opal Collection] The list price includes the Japanese Sales Tax. All buyers outside of Japan will receive -10% tax exemption from the list price. Please in...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 2.92 in D 0.5 in L 2.12 in
Matsuzaki 18K Gold Rose Flower Foliage Fire Opal Keshi Pearl Green Garnet Brooch
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
[LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER : Opal Collection] The list price includes the Japanese Sales Tax. All buyers outside of Japan will receive -10% tax exemption from the list price. Please in...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
A.Jeschel Natural Peruvian Opal Necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
Unlike traditional polished opals, the Peruvian Opals in this necklace are presented in their rough state, giving them a natural and textured appearance.
Opal, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Rainbow Moonstone and Carnelian Necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning mix of apricot Carnelian, Moonstone, Mexican Opal (rough cut nuggets as well as-polished beads ), and moonstones (polished or teardrop )The entire look is based on th...
Carnelian, Moonstone, Opal, Rainbow Moonstone
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 19.3 in
Fleur Peters Glass Object Modern Netherlands Studio Fleur Peters 21st century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The materials of this glass object consist of opal marble glass, rough rolled wilmach, corella wissmach & mystic wissmach.
Glass, Art Glass
Natural 1.78 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a teardrop shape.
Opal
Natural 4.26 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a oval shape.
Opal
Opal, Aquamarine and Tourmaline 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pin
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wings were carved by Heinz Postler of Idar-Oberstein, Germany from our rough opal. The opal is from the Mintabie Mine in Australia.
Opal, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graduated Opal Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cutting the round structure also creates a great deal of excess? about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create just one bead! To find 39 all-natural, matching beads of this giant...
Opal, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Graduated Opal Bead Necklace, 493.0 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cutting the round structure also creates a great deal of excess – about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create just one bead. To find 31 matching beads of this size and exceptio...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Rondell Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cutting the round structure also creates a great deal of excess– about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create just one bead! To find 29 all-natural, matching beads of this giant...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cutting the round structure also creates a great deal of excess– about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create just one bead. To find 42 matching beads of this size takes a serio...
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).